Analgesia has always been the main subject under investigation to endodon-tists. This study was conducted to probe into the possible mechanism of toad venom in fast indolent pulpotomy and pulp devitalization as well as the origin of its most effective component. The possibility of using toad venom as analgesia in pulp treatment was also discussed. The results were as follows:
1. Toad opisthotic gland secretion (TOGS), toad venom alcohol extract (TVAE) and chloroform extract (TVCE) were more ...